Military chief leaves for Russia

Defence Services Commander-in-Chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has left for Russia to discuss strengthening cooperation between the two militaries and to visit training schools, headquarters and industries.

Army chief Lieutenant General Soe Htut was also in the delegation.

A bilateral military cooperation agreement was signed in June 2016 by Deputy Russian Defence Minister Anatoly Antonov and military-appointed Deputy Defence Minister Major General Myint Nwe.

The air force uses Russian MIG-29 jet fighters and Mi35 and Mi17 helicopters.